EMS Training and Education
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EMS Training and Education Resources
Practical, authentic ways to show gratitude and strengthen community ties with the people who respond first when it matters most
5 tips to quickly find a patient’s radial pulse for vital sign assessment
Educating patients at the highest risk for suffering a fatal overdose
EMS lift assists on the rise
What you need to know about lift assist devices, risks, patient assessment and fall prevention
Learn the facts about dry drowning, the symptoms, and how to keep your child safe
Steve Whitehead breaks down the critical difference between low blood pressure and inadequate blood flow
Managing unusual abdominal injuries, including intussusception, Hirschsprung disease and appendicitis
The leadership development workshop will include take-home strategies
Take advantage of new resources to prevent over- and under-triage, and to guide transportation decisions
Check out the guests, the controversy and the takeaways that garnered these episodes of Inside EMS an EMS One-Stop the most listens of the year
I am thankful for the EMTs and paramedics who serve their community and make a difference in the lives of others
The dual roles will come with a pay increase, though the plan will take at least two months to implement due to training
Effective clues to great communication and patient history taking
In this tip, risk management expert Gordon Graham highlights the essential component needed for effective communication
Director of the Office of Management and Budget Jake Pawlak blames the delay on inflation, high material costs and the worsening condition of on-site buildings
Officials said it’s unclear when work on the site might begin but said costs were rising and additional grant money would be needed
Our cohosts tackle a contentious topic – including waveform capnography into the EMT Scope of Practice; do you agree?
Are you fluent in medical shorthand? Check out this list of abbreviations and download a copy of PDF flashcards to test yourself
Readers sound off on what’s attracting new talent and keeping members satisfied
Three outdated paradigms holding EMS back
The Long Beach Fire Department said the class was going through live fire training and the blast happened in the structure’s basement as operations began
EMS leaders and rising leaders respond with concrete steps to improve recruitment, retention, wellness, safety, etc.
Translating data into information, and information into action
Our cohosts go deep on what constitutes a full EMS educational experience and how instructors can provide a full picture of the profession for their students
Use this acronym to remind crews that readiness is everyone’s responsibility
6 helpful tips from the Seminole County (Fla.) Fire Department
Judgment is sometimes a matter of life or death, but it is also a matter of professional credibility
CPs should have extensive prehospital experience and a strong network of peers in related disciplines
“No matter what happens I will have your back and this patient is going to be OK”
Even interfacility transports provide an opportunity to improve your clinical acumen and advancement opportunities
The ERSI has already tracked 34 first responder roadway-incident deaths in 2022 and an average of two struck-by incidents daily
CDC issues Health Advisory Network Health Advisory, for healthcare workers to be aware of the Ebola outbreak
The three-day training exercise is to prepare for a major disaster that renders the hospital unusable
Listen as Inside EMS hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson share their tips and tricks for becoming a regular at industry gatherings
The Washington County Board of Supervisors held closed-door sessions about personnel and management issues
The influx in applicants may be due to the county offering to pay for new hire training, and the closure of a local hospital, one Lee County supervisor theorized
